5 bedroom detached house for sale

High Gables is a stunning, exquisite detached residence, set in a private location, just outside the sought-after village of Fulmer. The property features spacious and versatile accommodation, with exposed oak beams, full-height windows welcoming plenty of natural light and stylish, modern fittings. Outside, the gardens and grounds are extensive and approached via long sweeping driveway, while there’s also a detached cottage set away from the house with two bedrooms and further living accommodation.

The grand reception hallway provides access to many rooms and views to the rear garden with an open riser oak staircase set in double height space. The main reception room is the generous, triple aspect sitting room, which has two sets of French doors opening onto the garden and a splendid feature fireplace. The room is flooded with natural light, owing to its vaulted ceiling and full-height windows and splendid minstrels gallery. There is also a comfortable family room and a study, while the heart of the home is the open-plan family area, dining area and kitchen. This 39ft living and entertaining space has French doors opening onto the garden, a spacious seating area, space for a large dining table and a kitchen with shaker-style units, a central island and integrated appliances.

There is one double bedroom en suite on the ground floor, while the first floor has a further four bedrooms, three of which benefit from fitted storage and either en suite shower rooms or bathrooms. The generous principal bedroom has a south-facing balcony and, through its en suite bathroom, a dressing room.

The cottage is set away from the house and provides further useful accommodation, which could be used for family members or staff. There are two double bedrooms, both of which are en suite, while the accommodation is beautifully finished.

The property is set back from the road, along a private driveway that opens onto a large parking and turning circle area at the front of the house. There is a double garage and a carport at the front of the house, providing plenty of parking and storage space. The beautifully landscaped and extensive grounds includes areas of paved terracing, immaculate lawns, a variety of shrubs, plants and hedgerow, including colourful rhododendrons, and shaded wooded areas. The cottage has its own private garden and a detached garaging block. Beyond the garden there is a large open area of meadow, bordered by dense woodland.

Gerrards Cross town centre 2.8 miles, Gerrards Cross mainline station 3.1 miles (London Marylebone 22 minutes), M40 (J2) 3.9 miles, Central London 22 miles

Fulmer is a delightfully picturesque village, which has won Buckinghamshire’s Best Kept Village competition on several occasions. There is a village hall, a local pub and a parish church, plus the outstanding rated Fulmer Infant School, while further amenities and facilities, including shopping and supermarkets, can be found in nearby Gerrards Cross. Transport links from the village are excellent, with the M40 and M25 easily accessible, while Gerrards Cross mainline station offers fast and efficient links to the central London (18 minutes to London Marylebone).